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2009, LED commercial lighting fired too hot, according to many outside the traditional commercial brands scrambling to cut into the LED field, Lang Si, Lake, etc. According to traditional domestic business enterprises to follow up, the media and academia also is a business license at LED pen and ink, have favored Kerry. Why has been in a quiet state of LED lighting business will suddenly be so courteous, the companies are not familiar with LED according to the people can not help but fall into a bewildered and confused.

In fact, as early as 2004, LED according to private business enterprises have emerged, but it was mainly the production of mainly low-power light source; 2006-2007, LED business license at the exploratory phase, due to immaturity of the market and technology, very slow pace of development ; 2008 during the global financial crisis, when China lighting in most categories are playing in the cold chills when timely and national macro-policy change, promote energy conservation efforts, vigorously support the high-tech industry, LED business license as a new children are rapid growth. 2009, LED commercial market has come according to the application of the promotion period, the sense of smell is sensitive, pioneers have launched a cutting-edge enterprise, boldly launched its own LED photo products business.

LED commercial lighting so so popular, its prospects do? We analyzed the following aspects:

1, from a technical level, say: LED commercial lighting more advantages than traditional commercial lighting.

Used in traditional commercial lighting, including incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps, energy saving lamps, metal halide, compared to the traditional lamps, white light LED with five major advantages: 1, energy saving, LED commercial lighting to only 1 to 10W in brightness similar to traditional photography business cases, low power consumption; 2, environmental protection, LED light source for the recyclable, and energy-saving lamps, halogen lamps and so pollute the environment containing metal elements (such as mercury), recycling become a major problem; 3, security, LED light fever is not high; 4, long life LED light failure can be theoretically reduced to 70% of the nominal life of 100,000 hours, reducing replacement frequency and other maintenance work; 5, light efficiency is good, multi-color changes, 1W of LED lamps can usually reach 90-100 lumens, equivalent to 5-6 times the normal light source efficiency.

Second, speaking from the market level: LED commercial lighting market prospects.

1, R & D costs continue to decrease.

The core technology is LED LED chip technology, with the LED chip technology patents in 2010, then gradually “unfrozen”, LED chip prices will drop significantly, LED products according to the cost of business will be significantly reduced along, this LED production manufacturers concerned, naturally a happy event, the enthusiasm of its production will be increased. LED market will be, can scale production of products to further reduce production costs, allowing popularization of LED Products are also conducive to the extensive application of LED product.

2, brand companies emerge.

According to the traditional business become a professional brand name for many years, but the LED business according to business involvement also remain in the R & D products, development of channels, brand building take time. But this is only a matter of time, as market acceptance of LED according to depth of business development, part of the rise of corporate brands is expected to do.

3, more and more popular application environment.

In fact, LED according to the concept of business has become blurred, and some products are no longer limited to high-end commercial premises, residential homes are slowly even if some applications such as downlights, spotlights and so on.

4, the channel gradually move closer to the traditional commercial license.

LED commercial lighting currently rely mainly on the promotion of the traditional business model of commercial lighting channels. Of course, the view of the LED business license from behind, more focused and designers, decoration design depth of cooperation.

By this analysis, we can see, the future will become increasingly sophisticated LED lighting business, LED products, the stability will be further improved terms for the LED industry professionals, to provide inexpensive high-quality LED lighting in the future will be to promote enterprise LED commercial license key to development. In short, a war has been inevitable, LED commercial lighting, new brands, export brand in this war will become a national tradition of leveraging a dominant force in business according to pattern.

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Originally posted 2011-06-10 06:07:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

 

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Energy Efficient Upgrades : Lighting

Did You Know?

Upgraded lighting can save money through reduced energy use, and result in increased occupant comfort and sales.

Lighting is a critical component of every small business. Employees must be able to see to perform their jobs, and objects and spaces must be aesthetically pleasing to encourage sales.

Depending on the type of business you operate, lighting accounts for 20% to 50% of electricity consumption. This means that significant cost savings can be achieved with energy-efficiency improvements, and due to continually improving equipment, lighting usually provides the highest return-on-investment of major upgrades.

The Formula for Lighting Energy Efficiency

Technology plus effective design equals performance and energry savings

Lighting Technology

Make the decision early in your project to select energy-efficient lighting technology. The following pages discuss lighting technologies, their efficiency, and what might be right for your facility.

Lighting Design

High-quality lighting design includes the coordinated selection of lighting, fixtures, fixture placement, room finishes (e.g., high-reflectivity paint) to result in improved lighting quality. To achieve the best quality and efficiency from any new lighting system you install, consult a lighting professional with experience in energy efficiency

Incandescent Lighting Technology

Thomas Edison invented the first commercialized electric lighting technology in 1879, the incandescent lamp. This simple, yet inefficient, technology has dominated lighting applications ever since. Incandescent lamps come in two common type varieties:

Did You Know?

An incandescent lamp is a better heater than a light, with nearly 90% of the input energy being converted and lost in waste heat.

  • Standard Incandescent Lamps: Inefficient lamps used in many applications throughout a facility.
  • Halogen Lamps: Halogen Lamps are a more advanced incandescent lamp technology commonly used to highlight merchandise and architectural features due to their white light and “sparkle”.

Where can you find incandescent lamps in your facility?

  • Recessed “can” fixtures
  • Wall sconces
  • Suspended fixtures
  • Lamps and task lighting
  • Accent lighting and “track” lighting
  • Illuminated exit signs
  • Exterior lighting

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

CFLs are fluorescent lamps that have been specifically made in a compact form to replace incandescent lamps in traditional screw-in fixtures. These energy-efficient lamps come in a variety of styles and sizes and are suitable for a variety of applications. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs  use 75% less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent with a 32-watt CFL can save approximately $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.

The long life of CFLs makes them ideal to use in hard-to-reach places due to their reduced need to be replaced as often. In addition, CFLs are cool to the touch, making them safer than incandescent and halogen lamps. To learn more about CFLs visit:

 

Fluorescent Lighting

Fluorescent lighting is the “standard” technology for lighting spaces such as offices and classrooms, and is up to four times more efficient than the incandescent lamp. However, older, obsolete fluorescent lighting systems can result in poor light quality and flicker. Advancements in fluorescent lighting systems have resulted in the introduction of new systems that provide improved energy efficiency, lighting quality, and design flexibility.

The primary components of standard fluorescent lighting systems are the ballast, which modifies incoming voltage and controls electrical current, and the lamp (bulb or tube), the source of artificial light.

Did You Know?

Magnetic ballast fluorescent lighting systems are vintage technology dating back to 1939.

Traditional Systems:

  • T12 Fluorescent Lamps: One of the most common, but least efficient fluorescent systems. T12 lamps can be identified by their 1.5-inch diameter.
  • Magnetic Ballasts: Magnetic ballasts are common and still used extensively today due to their low initial cost. However, these ballasts are considerably less efficient than new electronic ballast designs and are prone to flicker and humming (particularly as they age).

Standard fluorescent lamps are commonly used in a variety of places in a facility. Some common applications include:

  • Suspended and recessed “troffer” fixtures
  • Recessed “can” fixtures
  • Wall sconces
  • Suspended fixtures
  • Lamps and task lighting
  • Accent lighting and “track” lighting
  • Illuminated exit signs
  • Exterior and facade

What energy-efficient technologies can replace T12 fluorescent lighting system?

Energy-Efficient Fluorescent Lighting Systems: These systems, using T8 (1″ in diameter) and T5 (5/8″ in diameter) lamps, offer improved efficiency, higher intensity, and potentially longer life due to reduced degradation in light output over time. T8 and T5 lighting systems are constantly increasing in flexibility and are now applicable to a variety of task and accent lighting applications, as well as general lighting of larger spaces. To learn more about T8 and T5 lamps visit:

Project Suggestion

You may be able to “de-lamp” or remove some of the lamps in your system and still have acceptable light levels, especially in concert with a T8 retrofit. Consult your lighting professional to see if this is an option for your facility.

Energy-Efficient Electronic Ballasts: When specifying a fluorescent lighting system, always specify electronic ballasts. These ballasts provide near flicker-free operation while using up to 30% less energy than magnetic ballasts.

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Systems

Due to their intensity, HID lighting systems are useful for lighting large areas from high ceilings, and range from 50 to 2,000 watts each. Older HID installations are often mercury vapor lamps, an extremely inefficient design. Like fluorescent lamps, HID systems have ballasts, and systems built before 1978 may contain potentially harmful substances such as PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls).

Project Suggestion

Consult your lighting professional about specifying more energy efficient T8 lighting systems instead of HID lighting systems.

HID lamps are commonly used in the following applications:

  • Garages
  • Warehouses
  • Areas with high ceilings
  • Exterior safety and security lighting
  • Accent lighting

Fixtures

Specifying an energy-efficient lighting technology, such as T8 or T5 fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts, is a critical step to improving the energy efficiency of your facility and saving money. However, lighting is a system and depends on the quality of the fixture (the apparatus that contain the lamp), combined with the lamp, ballast and placement (the position of fixtures in a room, which affects the amount of usable light that is supplied).

Fixtures come in a wide variety of applications. Fixture selection may be guided by:

  • Efficient technology
  • Ceiling height
  • Spacing
  • Amount of glare
  • Distribution of light
  • Task plane height
  • Desired light level
  • Appearance

For the best energy efficiency and light quality consult a lighting professional or designer when selecting fixtures. To learn more about lighting fixtures and their impact on efficiency visit ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting.

Lighting Controls

Did You Know?

The most efficient light is the light not used. Many control technologies are available to save money and add convenience to your lighting system.

Controls are a key part of any lighting system. Specify controls that maximize the flexibility of your system while eliminating light usage, often automatically. Common controls include:

  • Bi-level Switching: Control of a lighting system in groups of fixtures or lamps, for example bi-level switching allows you to turn-half of the lights in a room off when full illumination is not required. Bi-level switching is commonly used in offices, conference rooms, and classrooms.

 

  • Dimmers: Dimming lighting systems allow you to control the amount of light and save energy. Dimmers are available for fluorescent and incandescent systems. Daylight dimmers are special sensors that automatically dim room lights based on the amount of free and natural daylight available. Dimmers are commonly used in conference rooms, classrooms, restaurants, and libraries.
  • Occupancy Sensors: These sensors detect the motion of room occupants, turning off lights in unoccupied areas and turning them back on when movement is detected. Occupancy sensors are commonly used in restrooms, classrooms, and warehouses.
  • Daylight Sensor (Photocells): A common inefficiency of exterior lighting systems is a tendency to “dayburn.” This is when lights are on during the day, wasting energy and money. This problem can be prevented by installing light-sensitive controls that turn the lights on and off automatically based on daylight, thus producing convenient energy savings. Timers can be used, but do not react to changing daylight conditions.

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Author: Camille Howe

Now is the time to invest in commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures and retire that outdated, and soon to be illegal, incandescent technology.

It serves none of us to continue using incandescent lights in commercial warehouses with a ban on incandescent lighting of all varieties coming soon. Now is the time to invest in commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures and retire that outdated, and soon to be illegal, incandescent technology. Commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures come in every shape and size and provide the ideal replacement for incandescent lights. This includes ceiling mount lights, hanging fluorescent strips, fluorescent wall packs, floodlights, loading dock lighting and even fluorescent, commercial high bay lighting fixtures.

What is the main advantage of commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures?

By far the longevity of the fluorescent lamp is the greatest benefit to industrial clients looking to make the most of their procurement dollars and reduce overhead for a power-saving return on investment. The terms of average lamp life and lumen output per watt makes any commercial fluorescent light fixture a highly efficient source of illumination. Fluorescent lamps generate very little heat and will maintain cooler temperatures in workshops, warehouses, and other areas where minimizing radiant heat creates a safe and optimal work environment for workers. Reduced maintenance costs and reduced energy consumption add up over time to savings that exceed the cost of initial purchase.

Do you know how a fluorescent lamp works anyway?

Fluorescent lamps create light by passing an electric arc between tungsten cathodes in a tube filled with a low-pressure mercury vapor mixed with other luminous gases. The arc excites the mercury vapor, which in turn generates radiant energy- primarily in the ultraviolet range. This energy causes the phosphor coating on the inside of the tube to fluoresce, converting the ultraviolet into visible light.

What are the electrical requirements for fluorescent lamps?

To start the fluorescent lamp, a high voltage surge must establish an arc in the mercury vapor. Once the lamp is started, the gas offers a decreasing amount of resistance. This means that current must be regulated to match this drop. Otherwise, the lamp will draw more and more power and rapidly burn itself out. This is why magnetic or electronic ballasts that provide the required starting voltage and control the subsequent flow of current to the lamp must operate fluorescent lights.

Most companies carry many varieties of commercial warehouse fluorescent lighting fixtures regardless of where lighting is needed in the facility. Some of the more popular types follow:

Wall Pack Lights

Fluorescent wall pack lighting fixtures are used to beef up security at entrance doorways, corridors, service areas, loading docks, and other venues that require a utility light source. Wall pack fixtures typically have vandal proof lenses and are difficult for intruders to dismantle.

Outdoor Floodlights

Fluorescent outdoor floodlights are used to illuminate outdoor signs, building facades, courtyards and smoking areas. They care suited for installation at grade level on junction boxes as well as on building pointed in a downward position.

Loading Dock Lights

Commercial fluorescent lights help loading docks maintain clear visibility for 18-wheelers and delivery trucks. Mounted on telescoping or swing arms, fluorescent dock lights are very durable, start instantaneously, and do not require a start up period. They prove their usefulness every time the power is accidentally unplugged or when the electricity goes off momentarily.

Vandal proof Canopy Lights

Fluorescent vandal proof lights help property managers protect their investment. These commercial fluorescent lights keep parking garages, car washes, storage facilities, warehouses with low ceilings, and other properties clearly visible with a dependable commercial lighting source. Fluorescent canopy lights fixtures are rock solid and have vandal proof lenses that are difficult for intruders, customers, or employees to disable. Models are available in both square and rectangular formats.

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Originally posted 2011-07-21 07:15:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Author: Kimberly Quang

Commercial warehouse lighting must take a number of factors into account to be truly cost effective and functionally supportive of operations and labor. Foremost on the list of consideration is lighting levels. Visibility is necessary to both ensure smooth process flow and worker safety. In commercial warehouse lighting, brightness should be directly proportional to the activity within an area.

Most lighting in commercial warehouses requires equal attention to vertical as well as horizontal foot candle densities because both workers and equipment may be moving supplies either vertically up ramps or horizontally across floor space. It also helps to be able to control the level of lighting in a commercial warehouse in order to maximize energy efficiency. The type of lights you chose for your warehouse is also very important. Some types of light render color more effectively than others, and operations such as assembly line work often require a color rendering index (CRI) of close to 100 (CRI of daylight).

Commercial warehouse lights are often called “high bay lights” or “low bay lights” because they hang from the ceiling of a facility. Bay lights can be High Pressure Sodium, Metal Halide, or Fluorescent lamps. Newer MH lighting fixtures have recently emerged in the market, along with a number of T5 and T8, and parabolic commercial warehouse lights we will examine in greater detail at a later date. For the meantime, the advantages and drawbacks of each type of commercial warehouse lighting fixture is itemized below, along with some suggestions on how each can be most effectively used by an industrial organization.

Types of HID High Bay Lighting:

High Pressure Sodium

High Pressure Sodium fixtures were the preferred form of lighting in commercial warehouses for many years. Not only did they offer the highest lumens per watt efficiency, they also featured the longest lamp life (approximately 25,000 hours). This offers companies looking to weather the recession cost effectively the advantage of a onetime equipment purchase that won’t deteriorate or need constant replacement. Although many people find the yellowish light they produce annoying, they are still used extensively in areas where color rendering is not important. RLLD Commercial Lighting’s selection of high bay HPS lights feature a wide range of wattages and ballast options to accommodate warehouses of all sizes.

Metal Halide

Most people doing assembly line work prefer to work under the bright white light of Metal Halide commercial warehouse lights. The CRI of an MH lamp is much higher than that of high pressure sodium. In the past many organizations found them too expensive, however, as a long term investment. Lamp life tends to be only 7,500 hours or so, making frequent replacements inevitable. Also, lumens per watt efficiency tended to be significantly lower than HPS fixtures, making MH more costly to operate.

Recent developments in technology have changed this to a certain extent. Pulse start MH high bays feature up to 110 lumens per watt efficiency-not quite as high as HPS, but certainly bright enough to provide a well-lit vertical cube and effective downlighting over horizontal work areas. They also feature longer lamp life and are rapidly gaining popularity as a recession proof source of high quality lighting in areas that require color definition and brightness.

Fluorescent High Bays

Fluorescent high bay warehouse lights burn significantly cooler than HID fixtures. In plants where the air tends florescent warehouse lights can lower HVAC costs. Fluorescent fixtures also render colors more effectively than HID light sources, and they use far less power than HID fixtures. For example, a 35watt fluorescent high bay can produce equivalent lighting levels to a 400 watt HID fixture. Although the light is less controllable and intense, it tends to be more evenly distributed. Fluorescent commercial warehouse lights are ideal for lighting large areas of floor space where heavy traffic requires clear visibility without glare or shadow.

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Originally posted 2011-07-10 06:13:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Author: Kimberly Quang

Before we look at the many benefits offered by commercial fluorescent light fixtures, we need to briefly revisit a few of the many problems our clients frequently encounter with incandescent lights. The first and most painful of these problems for any size or type of business is high costs. Every organization accepts the necessary evil of overhead-provided that spending money on overhead means generating higher profits down the line. However, using energy inefficient equipment that could easily and affordably be replaced by better technology amounts to throwing profits into an incandescent fire. The commercial fluorescent lights lower electric bills across the board with improved, energy efficient, technology that makes them ideal for lighting any factory, warehouse, or office. Because they also emit less heat than incandescent, they help maintain cooler temperatures in offices and production areas. Extremely bright incandescent can also produce glare that hurts the eyes and in some instances creates safety hazards. The fluorescent light fixture technology is designed for glare free comfort, optimal safety, and longer lamp life that require fewer bulb replacements.

A number of key technological features make it possible for the commercial fluorescent light fixtures to function as luminary solutions to every challenge of power and light. Our commercial lighting fluorescents come designed with special energy saving ballasts that are manufactured with federal energy efficient standards foremost in mind. These ballasts are housed within the fixtures and control current to the fluorescent bulbs themselves. Ballasts also offer the additional benefit of regulating electron flow in such as way as to eliminate the stereotypical flickering of previous fluorescent lights or inferior generic equivalents. The commercial grade fluorescent light fixtures represent the highest level of equipment engineering and manufacturing quality available in our industry. All models are UL/CUL listed as well to ensure value to both U.S. and Canadian business owners. Because we do business as well in many humidity prone regions such as the American Gulf Coast, we carry a number of commercial fluorescent light fixtures that have been specifically developed for long lamp life in damp regions-regions where incandescent may sometimes short when the humidity levels peak. We also make it a point to supply our clients with commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures that manufactured with baked, white enamel finishes and polyester powder coatings that minimize radiant heat. We even have certain high-end models that provide additional fixture protection with rust inhibitors that protect metal parts from oxidation, and low brightness/extruded acrylic refractors that eliminate glare in critical work areas.

The new generation of commercial fluorescent lights has evolved far beyond the stereotypical complaint generators of the cheap office panel overheads of the 70’s and 80’s. Today’s commercial fluorescent lights have eliminated the two major sources of nuisance that past models created: the infamous “yellowish tint to everything” and the “flicker that gives office workers headaches.” New ballast technology, better phosphor coatings on bulb interiors, and superior gas mixtures on the inside of the bulbs now produce cool, consistent, comfortable white light. The leap forward in technology has made it possible to customize commercial lighting fixtures for virtually any indoor or outdoor lighting need, making it now possible for businesses to replace incandescent unilaterally with an entirely new, cost-effective equipment purchase that begins to accrue ongoing return on investment the moment operations flips the switch to begin new, power saving production of better light. This last point is an extremely important point to consider from another perspective. The State Government of California recently passed legislation mandating replacement of all incandescent lighting no later than the year 2010. Any business located in either Northern or Southern California should strongly consider replacing all incandescent now with commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures now. Waiting until the last minute could result in a lemming-like stampede equivalent to procurement department suicide as everyone tries to order at the last minute in December 2009.

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Originally posted 2011-07-14 04:14:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

by Craig DiLouie

The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 created the Commercial Buildings Deduction (CBD), which established an accelerated tax deduction rewarding investment in energy-efficient interior lighting, HVAC/hot water systems and building envelope.Initially set to expire December 31, 2007 and then December 31, 2008, the CBD was recently extended by Congress to expire in five years: December 31, 2013.

The Deduction
A tax deduction is a cost subtracted from adjusted gross income when calculating taxable income; tax liability is not reduced dollar for dollar, as is the case with a tax credit, but instead in proportion to the taxpayer’s tax bracket.

Deducting the cost of a capital investment such as new lighting is not special. What is special about the CBD is the owner can potentially write off the entire cost of the new lighting in the tax year in which it is placed in service, instead of capitalized and depreciated or amortized over time. So it’s an accelerated tax deduction: If a cost item associated with installing new lighting is normally depreciated and claimed over a period of years, it can now be claimed in a single tax year.

 

Originally posted 2009-05-22 20:53:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Author: Kimberly Quang

The quality of the commercial lighting products that you sell your clients matters now more than it ever has. Because we have entered a period of recession, companies that spend money on replacements or upgrades intend to stretch their investment as far as it can possibly go. Sometimes your clients may have already done a bit of homework themselves on the type of commercial lighting products they need, and may offer to purchase the equipment and pay you for the labor to install them. This is all well and good if they have sourced their products well, perhaps through our channel or one of our affiliate manufacturing distributors. However, if they are planning on buying imported commercial lighting products, or going down to the hardware store to obtain retail grade materials at a lower cost, it would serve their long term interests if you advised them against such a course of action.

There are problems associated with both foreign-manufactured commercial lighting products and with retail commercial lighting products. Foreign-made products may claim to be commercial grade in quality, but you have no way of determining if this is really the case. Foreign governments have different technical and quality assurance standards than our own, and even if the fixture is compatible with US-made technology, you have no guarantee of quality assurance. When the product fails, there is no way to enforce the warranty on what you have worked so hard to install-if there is a warranty on the product at all. This will further stagnate your client’s revenue stream with replacement costs and additional labor. This is not the way to recession proof your client’s business.

It is far better to invest up front in commercial lighting products that will do what the manufacturer promises they will do. This level of performance and guarantee is best obtained through products made in the U.S.A by reputable American manufacturers who even now are working to improve existing light fixture technology for greater ergonomics, energy savings, safety, and aesthetics. This is why Residential Landscape Lighting and Design represents only those manufactures who headquarter in the United States AND manufacture their products here in the United States.

When you can offer your clients the best products in the world of commercial lighting backed up by warranties in writing, you can also promise them a number of tangible financial returns on their investment through the proper installation and use of these products.

Improved Safety Results from U.S.-manufactured outdoor lighting fixtures.

Parking lots and parking garages are two places where people leaving work after dark are often attacked. They are also places where vandalism and vehicle burglaries frequently occur. Upgrading the lighting system in both of these locations with commercial lighting products that feature the latest in glare shielding, optical performance, and light directional control increases foot candle levels in these areas and simultaneously reduces light pollution into surrounding neighborhoods and streets.

Ergonomics

Better interior lighting improves ergonomics and often creates a more positive morale and motivated sense of production among the staff. Many factories are now using fluorescent lights with electronic ballasts that produce a high level of light and superior color rendering at 40% less. Fluorescent low bays are a favorite commercial lighting product for assembly line work because of the high CRI they offer. Larger facilities that need high bay lights can also benefit from HID fixtures with pulse start technology. Interior office lights and ceiling lights can also now be done with low voltage halogen, LED, and fluorescent fixtures that replace incandescent with more comfortable and controllable levels of light and more precise lighting effects.

ROI through Power Conservation

This last point brings us to our next: ROI through power conservation. The more efficient the commercial lighting products are, the faster they pay for themselves by saving on the electric bill month after month. An added bonus to this is that most energy efficient fixtures enjoy a very long lamp life, so they will certainly be around when the cost of purchasing them has been offset by subsequent savings. American made commercial lighting products are intended to put money back into your client’s pockets in this fashion and to contribute to nationwide efforts to develop more environmentally technology pursuant to reversing global climate change.

· LED Commercial Lights
· Metal Halide Fixtures
· High Pressure Sodium Fixtures
· Floodlight for Security and Landscape Lighting
· Wall Packs
· LED Office Lights
· LED Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
· Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures
· Parking Lot Lights and Lighting Poles
· Solar Powered Street Lights
· Security Lights and Motion Detectors
· Architectural Building Lights
· Sign Lights
· Commercial Low Bay Lights
· Light Control Systems
· Outdoor Accent Lighting
· Landscape Lights
· Sports Lighting
· Baseball Lights
· Soccer Lights
· Football Lights
· Volleyball Lights and Lighting Kits
· Tennis Court Lights and Lighting Kits
· Commercial Parking Garage Lights
· Warehouse High Bays
· Roadway and Highway Lights

Keep in mind too that we have a staff of trained experts who will answer any questions you have about commercial lighting products or help you find specific types of commercial lighting products from any number of manufacturing sources. We drop ship directly to your client’s location straight from the factory, and we offer turnkey installation services on selective items. Call us today to learn more about what we can do for you.

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Originally posted 2011-04-07 06:54:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Author: Kathryn Dawson

Looking for lighting for your business premises? Whether you are fitting out a few small offices or a large warehouse just take a look online at the broad range of products available and you’ll soon be inspired. Deciding upon the types of lights you need isn’t the only important aspect of lighting your property, you also have to think about their placement and how you can achieve the most effective practical and visual effects.

Securing your business premises is important and you need to work out how much light is required for each area and the most effective type of lighting. Consider what the area is to be used for and if there is already any natural light. If you need to light up a parking area or other location that will be facilitated at night then you should be looking at much brighter lights than if it is an area that will be closed during the evenings but still needs some lighting for security purposes.

There are various factors that are essential to the success of an outdoor lighting job, amongst them proper fixture selection, fixture positioning, and light distribution patterns. Most outdoor lights incorporate motion detection and come on automatically when someone enters the area outside your business. They are affordable and an effective way to prevent crime, any intruders trying to get near the premises will find themselves bathed in a bright light and be scared away. Carefully placed outdoor flood lights can generate a remarkable lighting effect that will make people notice the premises and your business; the options available include security floodlights, garden floodlights and general exterior flood lights.

Colour is another factor to consider, if the lighting is for a purely practical use then white is fine, however if you want to light up an outside garden area or walkway then think about using coloured bulbs to make an impression and create an attractive feature.

Having a selection of visually attractive lighting products alongside practical ones will mean you can secure your property and get it noticed. Effective lighting can light your property up on the outside highlighting any architectural features or enabling people to stop and browse window displays even when the shop is closed at night, or attract passersby to admire the gardens, ensure your business name and logo is in full view and you get free advertising too.

Indoors, the right lighting can provide a warm welcome to customers, highlight certain aspects or products and also help to make the premises a comfortable and pleasant space for staff to work in. Dull, poor lighting isn’t going to encourage customers to stay around for long or promote motivated staff. Attractive surroundings that are well lit can do wonders for staff morale, and we all know that happy staff equals better working attitudes which can lead to higher sales.

Recessed downlights can be purchased in low voltage and mains voltage models, and the range of colours, styles and finishes means you are guaranteed to find a solution to fit your needs. They can offer simple understated lighting to create the required ambience for any application or environment, whether residential or commercial.

Take time to consider your lighting needs as some products are much more energy efficient than others and electric bills can be expensive. Ensure you plan very carefully before going ahead with a project. You will need to employ the services of a qualified electrician to install them and they should offer you skilled advice, or if you are having the premises built then seek the expert advice of the architect.

Prices are often much lower when you shop online as there are fewer overheads than high street stores. They generally deliver the next day and some even deliver free if you spend over a certain amount. If you are looking for emergency lighting, fire rated lights, outdoor security lights or ceiling lights for domestic, trade or commercial purposes then you can find excellent value for money from online traders in lighting products. If you order in bulk then prices are even lower and you can expect a professional and efficient service from established online companies that deal in commercial lights.

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Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Litecraft Commercial, a leading retailer of commercial lights in the UK. There are recessed lighting available in low voltage and mains voltage model; with an assortment of colours, finishes and styles suitable for both domestic and commercial applications. Their flood lighting not only make for good security light at night, they can also provide a dramatic lighting effect that highlights a building as well as gardens.

Originally posted 2011-05-05 01:00:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Commercial lighting systems are heavy duty lighting which is used to light factories, offices, stations, hotels, churches and even football stadiums. Commercial lighting has been around even since the natural light of the sun was inadequate and meant that work cannot continue into the night. With more and more high rises and other commercial establishments coming into the fore demand for artificial lighting increased. In the early 1920’s commercial establishments would keep less lights inside to save the huge costs of energy. However later on in a research it was revealed that the amount of the lighting directly affected the amount of production for the workers. Thus demand for lighting went up with bigger stands and arrangements. With the induction of the florescent lights the commercial establishments started using them as they produced lpw than the incandescent lamps. The domestic sectors were still skeptical about using them as they were more expensive than the incandescent lamps. They loved the cheaper incandescent lamps which gave out warm lights. During the 1970’s energy crisis the domestic sectors were starting to use more of the fluorescent varieties. However later due to the stagnant design development of the device called ballast which controls the amount of electricity passing through the tube, replacement of old tubes with the new improved ones became a headache. Changing to new tubes meant changing the whole setup including the ballast. Things became to such a pass that people started using the old incandescent lamps again. However manufacturers quickly started working on it and designed new tubes and built new tubes which can run more efficiently on the same ballast and fixtures.

Industrial lighting based on fluorescent lamps has come a long way since the early days. Improved performance based on new technology has yielded better energy saving products. For example the new LED signage product range offered by one of the giants in the lighting business. The LED replaces the older and less energy efficient Neon lighting systems which consumed up to 40% more power. These lights are molded to suit the specific requirements and are step ahead in the pursuit to manufacture more energy saving lighting solutions. LED lighting systems would surely be one of the finest creations and one of the best ways to reduce energy consumptions. They are bright, use less energy and are also cheap. Thus they are a wonderful replacement for the standard incandescent and fluorescent lighting systems.

The developments in the commercial lighting systems have been put to good use with giant football fields adequately illuminated using floodlights. Airports, stations and other giant establishments including bridges, warehouses, and rescue operations are all illuminated using commercial lighting. Today’s industry and trade thrives on the power of our commercial lighting systems and the effectiveness with which the lighting systems are energy saving and are thus money saving. With powerful devices as rechargeable portable floodlights, LED lighting systems for streets, lighting solutions for class I, II and III hazardous working areas and many more, commercial lighting solutions have reached every nook and corner of the industrial spectrum.

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Originally posted 2011-07-30 10:17:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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